Husband is in marriage only for the kids

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If I did that, hubby would ask me if I'm about to leave him. Dressing up is so uncharacteristically me, he'd be sure something bad is about to happen. lol
Lol. Everyone is different. I think a little cat and mouse would be good for Mr I'm only in it for the kids.
 
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Thanks for giving me the benefit of the doubt...but I said things that hurt too because the only thing I knew how to do was react out of my pain. Not that person anymore because I worked hard not to be.
I figured you weren't perfect at it. Thus "generally." :)
 
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Lol. Everyone is different. I think a little cat and mouse would be good for Mr I'm only in it for the kids.
I have, at times, forgotten where I am, when grabbing his butt. (I'm so embarrassed there was a young couple dating in the pew behind us that Sunday.)
 
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Causing a little doubt in Mr I'm only in it for the kids about his assessment of the woman he married might be just what the doctor ordered. Independence and a person who values and takes care of themselves both physically and emotionally probably wont be anything but attractive to him. Tease him a little about her sexuality. We are simpletons that way. Lol
 
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I have, at times, forgotten where I am, when grabbing his butt. (I'm so embarrassed there was a young couple dating in the pew behind us that Sunday.)
Oh my goodness, Lynn! Are we the same person? lol I did this to hub in walmart one day, turned around and my pastor's wife was standing there smiling. I HAD to be 14 shades of red!!......She took pity on me and said it's so nice to see loving couples still.
 
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Causing a little doubt in Mr I'm only in it for the kids about his assessment of the woman he married might be just what the doctor ordered. Independence and a person who values and takes care of themselves both physically and emotionally probably wont be anything but attractive to him. Tease him a little about her sexuality. We are simpletons that way. Lol
She says he wants no sex. Then that won't work. And refusal for years is a reason you may divorce if you want to, just like adultary. It's the same as if he keeps all the money for himself and doesn't give her food. Food house and sex, if he refused that even a slave could divorce. Let him repent and get help and don't enable him.
 

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Oh my goodness, Lynn! Are we the same person? lol I did this to hub in walmart one day, turned around and my pastor's wife was standing there smiling. I HAD to be 14 shades of red!!......She took pity on me and said it's so nice to see loving couples still.

Flirty skills.. You and Lynn haz them.. lol
 

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Any husband not in the marriage first for the Lord will never be in the marriage.

For the cause of Christ
Roger
 
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Hi I pray that things get better for your marriage. Have a nice day.
 
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Any husband not in the marriage first for the Lord will never be in the marriage.

For the cause of Christ
Roger
My dad was an atheist. He's a good husband though. Lots of good marriages between atheists. I think that only counts for christians.
 
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Haha I have to make a list titled Lynn tips to a happy marriage...

Number 1.,,pinch your hubbies butt at inopportune times like the grocery store or church.
 
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She says he wants no sex. Then that won't work. And refusal for years is a reason you may divorce if you want to, just like adultery. It's the same as if he keeps all the money for himself and doesn't give her food. Food house and sex, if he refused that even a slave could divorce. Let him repent and get help and don't enable him.
Can divorce. Not the same as must. I honestly don't know if this marriage is over. I have my opinions, but that's all they are. I will forever go with keep trying until God releases you. BUT make sure you're attuned to God's word so you know when he gives the release order, or you get surprised to learn it was an extended rough patch.
 
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Haha I have to make a list titled Lynn tips to a happy marriage...

Number 1.,,pinch your hubbies butt at inopportune times like the grocery store or church.
I fear I'd bruise him, so I'd never pinch. (Obviously I need more work on the "thinking out what I'm doing" part.)
 
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Can divorce. Not the same as must. I honestly don't know if this marriage is over. I have my opinions, but that's all they are. I will forever go with keep trying until God releases you. BUT make sure you're attuned to God's word so you know when he gives the release order, or you get surprised to learn it was an extended rough patch.
Yes, one woman on a site said that someone from church should tell that to a partner who refuses.
We had people in church, they'd call my ex for anything, my goodness, in the middle of the night. Can you tell my husband he needs to put the garbage outside?
 
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Yes, one woman on a site said that someone from church should tell that to a partner who refuses.
We had people in church, they'd call my ex for anything, my goodness, in the middle of the night. Can you tell my husband he needs to put the garbage outside?
You can tell someone something all day long but it won't matter until they are ready. The best thing you can do is get yourself right. Being and getting yourself healthy is at first threatening to a partner who is unwell. But it is the right thing to do for yourself. When I got well and started setting boundaries in regards to the abuse I was receiving, my second wife responded with divorce papers. And she is a person who screamed from the Mtn tops how much she was against divorce. Getting healthy is a risk worth taking regardless of the outcome.
 
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You can tell someone something all day long but it won't matter until they are ready. The best thing you can do is get yourself right. Being and getting yourself healthy is at first threatening to a partner who is unwell. But it is the right thing to do for yourself. When I got well and started setting boundaries in regards to the abuse I was receiving, my second wife responded with divorce papers. And she is a person who screamed from the Mtn tops how much she was against divorce. Getting healthy is a risk worth taking regardless of the outcome.
Yes I agree. Get healthy yourself, let God heal you up. Then he may change or not, but somehow you have to set boundaries. Don't know how in this case. Threaten with divorce? Tell him you're not gonna live like that for years? I knew a couple who stayed together for the kids for 18 years, just living like brother and sister. They both didn't want to make it work and because he got nothing he got it on the street turned out later. They should have divorced much earlier.
 
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Yes I agree. Get healthy yourself, let God heal you up. Then he may change or not, but somehow you have to set boundaries. Don't know how in this case. Threaten with divorce? Tell him you're not gonna live like that for years? I knew a couple who stayed together for the kids for 18 years, just living like brother and sister. They both didn't want to make it work and because he got nothing he got it on the street turned out later. They should have divorced much earlier.
do you think threatening is healthy? And as far as them staying together or not for the kids. Sort of depends. Roommates can get along just fine.
 
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It's a tough question because us guys don't want to feel patronized either and we dont want to feel judged. It's almost like you are stuck between a rock and a hard place. He wants to feel respected and admired (I think). If I were you I would just start dressing really nice, doing yourself up real pretty and being at ease around him and just don't say anything. Make yourself super attractive all the time and be playful.....maybe even pinch his butt at the grocery store Lol....we are visual creatures. Worth a shot?
You have got to be kidding me Kris... Ok I agree with you on a lot of things and I consider you a friend. Even like you some. But no. No no no.
You don't have the make yourself attractive to change things. Open and honest communication and Christian counseling is your answer
He's not acting this way cause she's not pretty. Or because she's got her hair in a pony tail.
 
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Causing a little doubt in Mr I'm only in it for the kids about his assessment of the woman he married might be just what the doctor ordered. Independence and a person who values and takes care of themselves both physically and emotionally probably wont be anything but attractive to him. Tease him a little about her sexuality. We are simpletons that way. Lol
This to me seems like manipulation.